Kensington, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66951
Smith County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 764
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $96,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kensington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66951 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66951 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kensington, Smith County, Kansas, home to just 764 residents across 424.4 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66951 reports a modest median household income of $66,875 (7% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,624. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,900 (40% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $863; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Smith County, so 66951 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 66951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kensington, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66951.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66951, Kensington, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
764
Population
424.4
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66951?
47.1
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,875
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$36,624
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66951 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Kensington, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,875 48th percentile higher than 48% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
499housing units
499
Total Housing Units
407
Occupied Units
92
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,900
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$863
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 66951, employing approximately 110 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,372,000.
23
Businesses
110
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 30.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66951 vs 67621 →
ZIP 66951 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66951
Kensington (66951)
764 residents
- 67621
Agra (67621)
393 residents
- 66932 157
Athol (66932)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66951 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66951, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66951 in?
ZIP code 66951 (Kensington) is located in Smith County, Kansas. Smith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/smith-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66951?
ZIP code 66951 in Kensington, KS has a population of 764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66951?
The median household income in ZIP 66951 is $66,875, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66951?
The median home value in ZIP 66951 is $96,900, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66951 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66951?
ZIP code 66951 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66951 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66951?
In ZIP code 66951, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66951?
In ZIP code 66951, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66951 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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